The first three rounds of the 2012 NFL draft are in the books and most of the elite talent is off the board, but that won't stop diehard football fans from tuning in to watch the final four rounds on Saturday. Most of the prospects that will be taken are unheralded at the moment, but several of them will become Pro Bowlers and some may even be Hall of Fame-caliber players.
As important as it is for teams to make good picks early, the fourth through seventh rounds are often what make or break a franchise over the long haul. It's important to supplement good picks in the first couple rounds with capable players later in the draft as well since not team can aspire to be a champion without a total effort across its roster.
With all of that said, here is all of the information you need with regards to when and where to watch the conclusion of the 2012 NFL draft. Here's hoping your team finds the final pieces to its Super Bowl puzzle.
Where: Radio City Music Hall in New York, N.Y.
When: Saturday, April 28 at 12 p.m. ET
Watch: ESPN and NFL Network
Live Stream: NFL.com
Best Remaining Prospects
Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss
ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr. has raved about Mississippi offensive tackle Bobby Massie and can't believe he is still on the board at this point. Most figured he would be taken at some point in the second round and nobody thought that he would escape the third, but Massie is still available somehow.
When you get into the final few rounds of the draft, teams often go with the best player available rather than drafting for need since it will take some time for late-round players to develop anyway. With that in mind, it's hard to imagine Massie lasting too long in the fourth round since some team is bound to take a chance on his raw talent.
Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
Following the college football season, many were mocking Miami running back Lamar Miller to the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round, and he was considered to be a second-round prospect by most. At 5'11" and 212 lbs., Miller has good size for the position and he may be the most dynamic back in the entire draft as he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds at the combine.
Quality running backs are found later in the draft all the time these days and Miller may be another example of that. Even if he doesn't become a starter, Miller should be an effective change-of-pace back as he possesses more speed than most. Playmakers are at a premium on the draft's final day, so Miller should be snapped up quickly.
Jared Crick, DL, Nebraska
Missing most of his senior season with a torn pectoral muscle probably hurt Nebraska defensive lineman Jared Crick's draft stock quite a bit, but he was dominant when he did play and has the potential to be a great pro. At 6'4" and 279 lbs., Crick has the frame to be either a 4-3 tackle or a 3-4 end, and that type of versatility will appeal to someone.
Crick doesn't look particularly explosive in workouts, but when it comes to performing in the game, Crick is often an unstoppable force. He has the ability to penetrate into the backfield to stop running plays as well as to pressure the quarterback. Even if Crick isn't a star at the next level, he should be a rotational player that is well worth a Day 3 pick.
Matt Martin Frans Nielsen Dwayne Roloson Jon Sim Jason Arnott David Clarkson
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